Things to Do Today in West Des Moines

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Music and Movement

Starts in 4 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

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Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting

Starts in 11 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Urbandale Public Library · 3520 86th St, Urbandale, IA

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Toddler Time

Starts in 4 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages Up to 5

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Preschool Storytime

Starts in 4 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukee Public Library · 950 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA · Ages Up to 5

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Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs

Starts in 6 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 5:08 PM UTC · Principal Park · 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 9:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

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Mystery Book Club

Starts in 7 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

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Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Johnston Public Library · 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

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Terrace Tot Time

Starts in 5 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 3:45 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA

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Teen Hangout

Starts in 8 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Indianola Public Library · 207 N B St, Indianola, IA

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